Su Chen examines Aunt Lin's space ring and finds it contains few items. He then inventories An Yu's space ring, discovering numerous elixirs, weapons, and a spatial container filled with valuable Life Purple Water. Recognizing the potential of the Life Purple Water, especially when combined with elixirs and essence blood, Su Chen decides to cultivate, immersing himself in the potent liquid within a sealed room.
Time continued its relentless march.
As the new day dawned, the Imperial Academy hummed with anticipation.
Upon the Imperial Heart Martial Training Field, a vast multitude had already gathered before the sun had fully risen.
This field, an iconic and historically significant venue of the Imperial Academy, had stood in its current location since the academy's inception. Though not expansive, its design was intricate and timeless, evoking a profound sense of history.
At the heart of the Imperial Heart Plaza stood thirteen towering statues. Each was carved from jade of an unusual white hue, appearing astonishingly lifelike despite their hundred-meter stature, exuding an aura of majesty and inspiring awe.
Each year, the headmaster led the entire Imperial Academy in paying homage to these thirteen figures, representing the academy's past thirteen headmasters. Fu Qianjiu, the current headmaster, was the fourteenth.
To the right of these venerable statues was situated a martial performance stage. This stage, comprising roughly forty to fifty square meters, appeared quite unremarkable.
However, this modest platform held the highest honor within the Imperial Academy. It was exclusively reserved for the Martial Arts Ascension Tournament, with no other academy events permitted to grace its surface. Consequently, since its establishment, this stage had witnessed the ascensions of numerous Nine-Star Emperor’s Children.
At this very moment, the Imperial Heart Plaza teemed with an orderly and immense crowd, arranged in concentric circles around the martial performance stage.
The seating arrangement was strictly hierarchical, reflecting the power structure of the academy. Those closest to the stage were the most formidable cultivators.
The area immediately surrounding the stage remained clear, designated for the academy's Teaching Masters, deacons, elders, vice headmasters, and the headmaster himself.
Beyond this reserved space, the closest ranks comprised Nine-Star disciples, followed by those of the Eight-Star level, then Seven-Star, and so forth.
Within the Imperial Academy, the cultivation hierarchy was rigidly enforced.
Despite the immense gathering, the Imperial Heart Plaza was remarkably silent. The solemnity of the location, coupled with the presence of the statues honoring the thirteen former headmasters, ensured that no one dared to disturb the peace with undue noise or disrespect.
As the sun climbed higher in the sky, not long passed before the Teaching Masters and deacons began to arrive.
In a truly rare display, all thirty-seven Teaching Masters and twenty-four deacons were present. This level of full attendance was unprecedented, as even the finals of the Emperor’s Child rankings typically saw only around thirty Teaching Masters and twenty deacons in attendance.
For many Emperor’s Children, witnessing such complete attendance from the academy's leadership was a first.
Even more astonishing was the subsequent arrival of the elders.
All eleven elders were present, a complete and remarkable assembly.
The status of the elders within the Imperial Academy was exceptionally high, and their appearances were infrequent. Many disciples had never witnessed all the elders gathered together during their many years at the academy.
Following the elders, the five vice headmasters made their appearance. Their attendance was also complete.
These five esteemed individuals were known respectively as the Second Academy Head, Third Academy Head, Fourth Academy Head, Fifth Academy Head, and Sixth Academy Head.
The Sixth Academy Head, in particular, had a notable history. He had once journeyed to the Deceptive Realm Battlefield, returning with Ke Wuxin, the top-ranked young talent from the Deceptive Realm Battle Domain. Ke Wuxin subsequently replaced Su Chen in the academy's esteemed ranks.
Following this, Ke Wuxin's progress was meteoric. He was accepted as a disciple by Headmaster Fu Qianjiu, leading to a continuous ascent in his status.
As a result, the Sixth Academy Head's standing had risen considerably. Among the five vice headmasters, he, who was once the lowest-ranked, had effectively become the highest.
The other vice headmasters acknowledged this shift, attributing it largely to the Sixth Academy Head's discovery of Ke Wuxin.
The contribution of the Sixth Academy Head to the Imperial Academy was immeasurable and profound.
At this moment, the Sixth Academy Head tilted his head slightly, a subtle smile gracing his lips. A flicker of pride could be seen in his deep-set, cloudy eyes.
He recalled his discernment in selecting Ke Wuxin, acknowledging that a touch of luck had also been involved. In his initial assessment, both Su Chen and Ke Wuxin were merely insignificant figures, brought to the Imperial Academy merely to fill a quota, destined to be at the very bottom.
Therefore, he questioned the necessity of expending effort to venture into the Deceptive Realm Battle Domain to rescue Su Chen if he was indeed the first-ranked individual. It was precisely this seemingly cold decision that ultimately brought the academy a talent unprecedented in its million-year history, far surpassing any Emperor’s Child.
The Sixth Academy Head could rightly be considered the greatest benefactor in the history of the entire Imperial Academy.
Today marks the momentous occasion of Ke Wuxin's assessment! Following this, he will depart with the emissary to ascend to the Grand Cosmos World, making his way to the esteemed Blood Cang Realm of the Sixth-Level Strength. This journey represents the pinnacle of accolades and praise, the most glorious and unforgettable chapter in the Sixth Academy Head's life.
This awaited day has arrived after an exceptionally long period.
The disciples gathered in Imperial Heart Plaza are almost rendered speechless, finding the situation excessively exaggerated.
Truly a grand event!
The Imperial Academy has never before bestowed such profound importance upon any occurrence, with every high-ranking official present without exception.
How magnificent the scene is!
In the entire recorded history of the Imperial Academy, such a spectacle might be a singular event, perhaps even the only one.
The honor of witnessing it firsthand today is deeply felt by all.
Furthermore, the Imperial Academy's history has never before seen a powerful figure from the Grand Cosmos World exceeding the eighth rank make an appearance.
Never has an Emperor's Child been personally escorted by any faction from the Grand Cosmos World.
All these occurrences are setting unprecedented records simultaneously.
This is true honor, a richly emblazoned page in the academy's historical chronicle.
Ke Wuxin!!!
This unparalleled "monster" in the academy's annals undeniably warrants such an extraordinary spectacle.
After a brief interlude.
Abruptly.
The Imperial Heart Plaza, which was already hushed and solemn, descended into an even deeper silence.
Every single eye turned towards the two figures making their entrance.
One individual, clad in a blue robe, possessed hair and beard that were entirely white, yet exuded an aura of rich vitality. His steps were firm, reminiscent of a mountain carried by the wind, intangible yet immense, vast without being overbearing.
This esteemed elder was none other than Fu Qianjiu, the Headmaster of the Imperial Academy, a veritable living fossil and a legendary figure.
Walking beside the elder was a remarkable young man.
The young man radiated an extraordinary elegance and brimming vitality, a smile gracing his features. Standing tall and proud, adorned in splendid gold silkworm silk attire, he appeared breathtakingly handsome, further enhanced by the presence of an imperial soldier longsword he wielded, imbuing him with even more striking charisma.
Who else could this young man be but Ke Wuxin?
At this precise moment, throughout the entire Imperial Heart Plaza, every individual's gaze was intensely fixed upon Ke Wuxin. Their eyes were filled with an overwhelming mix of fervor, profound admiration, and absolute adoration...
Each person present was an ardent fan of Ke Wuxin.
In their hearts, Ke Wuxin symbolized ultimate glory, unshakeable invincibility, an aspirational role model, and the very embodiment of a "monster."
No one harbored feelings of envy, for the chasm between them was simply too vast; they couldn't even catch a glimpse of his shadow, let alone feel envious.
